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5-Day Weihai Tour | Classic Combination of Liugong Island and Chengshantou・All-Age Friendly Guide

Weihai, known as the "Eastern Hawaii" on the shores of the Yellow Sea, boasts the historical depth of Liugong Island, the vast sea and sky of Chengshantou, and the fine sand and clear waves of Naxianghai. Watch the sunrise by the sea with the elderly, accompany children chasing waves on the beach—here, every day offers a gentle dialogue between the sea and time. 🗓️ Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Weihai → Weihai International Seawater Bathing Beach → Torch 8th Street Day 2: Liugong Island → Dingyuan Warship Scenic Area Day 3: Chengshantou → Motianling → Hailv Island Day 4: Naxianghai · Jiming Island → Brewis Shipwreck Day 5: Weihai Park → Happiness Gate → Return 🌊 Day 1: Chasing Waves on the Beach · Popular Photo Spots 📍 Weihai International Seawater Bathing Beach (Free) Highlights: One of the best natural beaches in northern China, with powdery fine sand and crystal-clear water. Elderly can relax under umbrellas listening to the waves (umbrella rental 30 RMB/day), children can dig sand, build castles, and splash in the waves. The whole family can try sailing (150 RMB/person, 1 hour). 🕙 Recommended time: 14:00-18:00 (avoid midday sun) 📸 Photo spot: Rocky area on the west side of the beach (stand on rocks with the golden sunset in the background) 💡 Tips: Bring swimwear and beach toys; showers available (10 RMB/person) for changing clothes. 📍 Torch 8th Street (Free) Highlights: Weihai’s "Little Kamakura," a sloping street ending at the sea, with blue and white buildings against the ocean—every photo has a fresh Japanese vibe. Elderly can enjoy Weihaiwei beer at a corner café (15 RMB/bottle), children can buy creative ice cream (15 RMB each, sea lion shape is super cute). 🕙 Best time: 19:00-20:00 (best light during sunset) 🍜 Food recommendation: Nearby seafood stalls, must-try grilled squid (20 RMB/skewer) and seaweed buns (10 RMB each), about 40 RMB per person, freshly grilled. 🏨 Accommodation recommendation: Weihai Jinhaiwan International Hotel near the beach (family rooms available, 3-minute walk to the beach), priced 400-600 RMB/night, sea view from the window. 🛳️ Day 2: History Hunt on Liugong Island · Dingyuan Warship Nostalgia 📍 Liugong Island (5A, ticket 122 RMB including ferry) Highlights: "Sea Fairy Mountain," a memorial site of the First Sino-Japanese War, featuring the First Sino-Japanese War Museum and Liugong Island National Forest Park. Elderly can listen to guides tell the story of Deng Shichang, children can dress in navy uniforms at the "Naval Academy" for photos (50 RMB/set), and take the cable car (round trip 80 RMB, elderly can ride) to Flag Peak for sea views. 🕙 Opening hours: 8:00-17:30 (ferries every 30 minutes), recommended 9:00-14:00 💰 Fees: Adults 122 RMB, seniors 60+ free admission (31 RMB ferry ticket), children under 1.4m free 📸 Photo spot: Plaza in front of the First Sino-Japanese War Museum (take photos with the "Never Forget National Humiliation" monument, standing solemnly) 💡 Tips: Food on the island is expensive, bring bread and fruit; no loud talking inside the museum. 📍 Dingyuan Warship Scenic Area (4A, ticket 75 RMB) Highlights: A 1:1 replica of the Beiyang Fleet flagship "Dingyuan," visitors can board the ship to see the gun turret and living quarters, and experience the "Main Gun Firing" VR (30 RMB/person). Elderly can watch the "First Sino-Japanese War" documentary (free), children can learn flag signaling on the deck, immersing in naval history. 🕙 Recommended time: 15:30-17:30 🌅 Day 3: Watch the Sunrise at Chengshantou · Island Exploration 📍 Chengshantou (5A, ticket 148 RMB) Highlights: The easternmost point of China's coast, near the "End of the Sky" stone carving where you can see the earliest sunrise on the mainland. Emperor Qin Shi Huang once held a sun worship ceremony here. Elderly can take the park shuttle (20 RMB/person) to the sunrise viewing platform, children can feed seagulls at the "Blessings as Vast as the East Sea" area (10 RMB/bag). The lighthouse on the cliff is a perfect photo spot. 🕙 Opening hours: 4:30-18:00 (arrive before 5:00 for sunrise) 📸 Photo spot: "End of the Sky" viewing platform (stand on the cliff with the endless sea in the background) 📍 Motianling (included in Chengshantou combo ticket) Highlights: A cliff area surrounded by sea on three sides, featuring a transparent glass walkway (50 RMB/person). Elderly can use the wooden plank path nearby, children can explore the "Crystal Palace" cave to see stalactites. Take the cable car (one way 40 RMB) for a breathtaking view of the sea-eroded landscape. 📍 Hailv Island (ticket + ferry 100 RMB) Highlights: The kingdom of seagulls, home to tens of thousands of seagulls. When the boat approaches, seagulls chase it for food (5 RMB/bag). Elderly can rest in the cabin, children can stand on deck feeding seagulls with dried squid, making for a highly interactive experience. 🕙 Recommended time: 15:00-17:00 💡 Tips: Take motion sickness medicine in advance if prone to seasickness; do not let children reach out to catch seagulls (they may peck). 🏝️ Day 4: Wading in Naxianghai · Shipwreck Check-in 📍 Naxianghai · Jiming Island (ticket + ferry 88 RMB) Highlights: Filming location of "Where Are We Going, Dad?" Naxianghai beach has silver-like sand, and Jiming Island features cliffside guesthouses and seaweed houses. Elderly can enjoy the sand sculpture exhibition at Naxianghai (free), children can play "Island Adventure" on Jiming Island (find the lighthouse, crab fishing), and take the island electric tour car (30 RMB/person) for an easy island tour. 🕙 Recommended time: 9:00-13:00 📸 Photo spot: In front of the seaweed houses on Jiming Island (shoot the thatched roofs and blue sea, floral dresses make photos pop) 📍 Brewis Shipwreck (Free) Highlights: A stranded Norwegian cargo ship with a rusted hull contrasting sharply against the blue sea and sky, becoming a new popular spot in Weihai. Elderly can watch waves crash against the ship from the shore, children can collect pebbles on the beach. Sunset silhouettes of the shipwreck are stunning. 🕙 Recommended time: 16:00-18:00 💡 Tips: Rocks on the shore are slippery, wear non-slip shoes; do not approach the ship (dangerous). 🌉 Day 5: Park Stroll · Happy Ending 📍 Weihai Park (Free) Highlights: The longest seaside park in Weihai, featuring the "Sea Soul" sculpture and a giant photo frame spot. Elderly can take photos in front of the "Picture in Picture" sculpture (symbolizing "people traveling inside a painting"), children can play on the seesaw in the "Children’s Playground," and stroll along the path watching fishing boats return to port. 🕙 Recommended time: 9:00-11:00 📍 Happiness Gate (Free, tower climb 38 RMB) Highlights: A Weihai landmark, 45 meters tall, with panoramic views of Weihai Bay from the top. The ground features 10,000 "Fu" (fortune) characters; elderly can step on them to pray for blessings, children can count them for fun. Buy a "Happiness Gate" keychain (20 RMB each) as a souvenir. 🕙 Recommended time: 14:00-15:30 🍜 Food recommendation: "Weihai Old Restaurant" in the city, must-try scallion-braised sea cucumber (88 RMB/portion) and Weihai mackerel dumplings (30 RMB/portion), about 60 RMB per person, authentic seafood. ✨ Weihai Survival Guide 1️⃣ Transportation: Taxi starting fare 8 RMB in the city; take bus 32 (2 RMB) to Liugong Island; car rental recommended for Chengshantou (round trip 200 RMB, good for families); Naxianghai accessible by intercity bus (10 RMB/person, 1 hour). 2️⃣ Clothing: Wear windproof jackets in spring and autumn (sea breeze is strong), short sleeves + sun protection clothing in summer (UV is strong), down jackets + waterproof boots in winter (sea wind is biting). Bring beach shoes (a must!). 3️⃣ Taboos: Do not carve on the "End of the Sky" at Chengshantou; do not throw plastic bags when feeding seagulls; avoid ordering "sky-high priced shrimp" at seafood stalls (ask prices in advance). 4️⃣ Accommodation: Stay near Weihai International Seawater Bathing Beach for the first two days; stay in Rongcheng city near Chengshantou (200-300 RMB/night). Choose rooms with cribs for children and well-heated rooms for elderly in winter. 🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Dried figs from Weihai (30 RMB/bag, no additives, loved by elderly and children) ② Weihaiwei Beer (gift box 60 RMB/case, local specialty, great for gifts) ③ Marine biological specimens (shell photo frames 40 RMB each, starfish pendants 15 RMB each) ④ Jiaodong Flower Pastries (gift box 50 RMB/box, beautifully shaped and edible) The blue of Weihai is the white sand and blue sea of Naxianghai, the historical blue of Liugong Island; the warmth of Weihai is the laughter on the beach and the lively atmosphere of seafood stalls. Whether you wait for the first ray of sunlight at Chengshantou with your parents, feed seagulls on Hailv Island with your children, or shoot epic photos by the shipwreck with friends, here you will find a sea and stories that captivate your heart. If you come to Weihai, would you rather first chase waves on the beach or explore history on Liugong Island?
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Posted: Oct 23, 2025
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